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<p>Dear NRHC Family,</p>

<p>I love how God is at work in our faith family right now! Every week, we hear 
stories from individuals, families, and small groups who are seeing God move in 
powerful ways as they study and apply His Story to their lives. We'd love to hear 
your story - you can simply email the office to let us know how God is using 
His Story to impact your life.</p>

<p>This past Sunday, we talked about why God wanted the nation of Israel to be 
established in the land of Canaan. Through His people, God would make Himself 
known in the surrounding nations. In the same way, God has established us as 
part of His people in Rock Hill so that He will be known in our city and to the ends 
of the earth.</p>

<p>God called Israel to be unashamedly identified with Him - to leave no doubt as to 
whom they were aligned and whom they represented. For them, it meant all the 
males were circumcised. Fortunately for us, it looks a little different than that! In 
fact there are 3 terrific opportunities coming up for you to unashamedly identify 
yourself with God and His church:</p>

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<li><b>Baptism</b>: Baptism is the outward sign of an inward transformation. If you have 
placed your faith in Jesus as Savior and God, then your next step is to publicly 
identify yourself as a follower of Jesus through baptism. It's a huge celebration! 
Our next baptism is Sunday, November 23. You can sign-up and get more 
information <a href="<?= wufoo('k9id8if08es4me') ?>" target="wufoo">here</a>.</li>

<li><b>Connect Class</b>: If you are new to NRHC or if you have been attending for a 
while and have yet to really connect, then Connect Class is for you. Connect is 
an opportunity for you to understand our mission, vision, and strategy and for you 
to take your next step to get involved. Connect Class is also the way you can 
officially join the NRHC family by becoming a Partner. Our next Connect Class 
is Sunday, November 9 at 4:00pm. Dinner and childcare are provided, but we 
need you to let us early so we can plan accordingly. Sign up 
<a href="<?= wufoo('k1rt5kqu1rhg1ck') ?>" target="wufoo">here</a>.</li>

<li><b>ONE</b>: We are entering a tremendously important season in the life of our 
church as we kick off the ONE initiative. Whether you are brand new or have 
been a part of NRHC for years, participating in ONE is a huge opportunity for you 
to grow spiritually and to be a big part of what God wants to do now and for years 
to come. I hope you are already praying about how God wants you to participate. 
For more info on ONE, visit <a href="http://www.onefundnrhc.com/" target="onefund">OneFundNRHC.com</a>.</li>
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<p>I'm looking forward to what God is going to do as we focus in on the ONE 
initiative over the next few weeks. We'll be walking through the book of 
Nehemiah asking God to give us His vision, show us how He wants to use us to 
accomplish it, and to celebrate what God has done and will do. God is moving, 
Church, and we get to be a part of it!</p>

<p>Can't wait to see you Sunday - have a great week!</p>

<p>Until All Hear,<br> Jay</p>


